Support Worker - Wansbeck Supported Living Service, Hatfield Chase, Bedlington.
Wansbeck Supported Living Service supports individuals with learning disabilities and personality disorders who may display behaviours of concern, to help them live in their own homes, living a life that they choose.
We are a CQC registered service who strive to achieve an overall outstanding.
We provide a 24/7 service to support individuals in a person-centred way with all aspects of their lives, from personal care, dietary needs, domestic tasks, fun and exciting activities, community access and staying connected with family and friends, promoting a high quality of life for all.
We are looking for someone who is caring, compassionate, and considerate. If this is you, then we want to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate should have experience in a care setting, desirably with people with a learning disability and who may display behaviours of concern and should be flexible to the needs of the service and service users.
This is a full time 37 hour, permanent position. You will work off a monthly rolling rota which will include a mix of early shifts, late shifts and night shifts. NCC Band 4 salary - £25,584 - £27,269 (£13.26 per hour). Pay enhancements are given for night shifts/weekend work.
About us
Northumberland County Council's (NCC) vision is Land of Great Opportunities, for current and future generations. We believe there is no better place to live and work.
Job responsibilities
For further information on this position, please see attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* NVQ/QCF level 2 in health and social care or equivalent is preferable.
* This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance.
* A willingness to undertake further training to meet the needs of the service.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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